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Table of Contents
PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................... v
About Thinklogical®......................................................................................................................v
About This Product Manual....................................................................................................vi
Note and Warning Symbols ..................................................................................................... vi
Class 1 Laser Information........................................................................................................ vi
SECTION 1: THE TLX SYSTEM FEATURES...................................................................................1
Features of the TLX Matrix Switch and Extension System........................................................2
The TLX48 Matrix SwitchDesign ..............................................................................................6
Design Features............................................................................................................................6
Product Compatability ..........................................................................................................7
Power Supply Modules.........................................................................................................7
Touchscreen Options ...........................................................................................................7
The Control Cards................................................................................................................8
The Fan Tray......................................................................................................................12
The Input/Output Cards......................................................................................................12
Port Numbering..............................................................................................................13
Technical Specifications............................................................................................................14
SECTION 2: SET-UP AND INSTALLATION................................................................................... 15
Unpacking The TLX48 Matrix Switch..........................................................................................15
Connecting The TLX48 Matrix Switch.........................................................................................16
Ethernet Control .........................................................................................................................16
TLX48 DIP Switch Settings ....................................................................................................17
External Control CPU Minimum Requirements.......................................................................17
Pluggable SFP+ Modules................................................................................................. 17
Fiber-Optic Cable ...................................................................................................................18
TLX Fiber-Optic Cable Configurations................................................................................19
TLX CATx Cable Configurations.........................................................................................20
Connecting To A Receiver..................................................................................................21
Connecting To A Tranmitter................................................................................................21
Connecting To A Control CPU............................................................................................22
Safely Remove an Active Control Card or Shut Down of the System......................................23
How To Install And Replace Modules..........................................................................................24
How To Install And Replace An Input/Output Card.............................................................24
How To Install And Replace A Control Card.......................................................................25
How To Install And Replace A Fan Tray.............................................................................25
How To Install And Replace A Power Supply.....................................................................26
Ordering Information ..............................................................................................................26
SECTION 3: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 27
Symbols Found on Our Products................................................................................................27
Regulatory Compliance ..............................................................................................................27
North America ....................................................................................................................27
Australia & New Zealand....................................................................................................27
European Union .................................................................................................................27
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................. 27
Standards with Which Our Products Comply ..............................................................................27
Supplementary Information.........................................................................................................28
Product Serial Number.......................................................................................................28
Connection to the Product..................................................................................................28

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SECTION 4: THINKLOGICAL®SUPPORT..................................................................................... 29
Customer Support.......................................................................................................................29
Website..............................................................................................................................29
Email..................................................................................................................................29
Telephone..........................................................................................................................30
Fax.....................................................................................................................................30
Product Support..........................................................................................................................30
Warranty.............................................................................................................................30
Return Authorization...........................................................................................................31
Our Addresses ...................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX A: TLX48 QUICK START GUIDE ................................................................................ 32
APPENDIX B: SECURE APPLICATIONS...................................................................................... 33
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PREFACE
About Thinklogical
Thinklogical, LLC®
100 Washington St.
Milford, CT 06460
2014
2013
We, the Thinklogical team, are committed to understanding and
exceeding our customers’ requirements, the first time and every time.
Thinklogical is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic KVM, video, audio, and peripheral
extension and switching solutions used in video-rich, big-data computing environments.
Thinklogical offers the only fiber-optic KVM matrix switches in the world that are accredited to the Common
Criteria EAL4, TEMPEST Level B, and NATO NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN information assurance
standards. And Thinklogical Velocity products are the first system with both KVM and video matrix switching
capabilities to be placed on the Unified Capabilities Approved Product List (UC APL) under the Video
Distribution System (VDS) category.
Governments, entertainment, scientific and industrial customers worldwide rely on Thinklogical’s products
and solutions for security, high performance, continuous operation and ease of integration. Thinklogical
products are designed and manufactured in the USA and are certified to the ISO 9001-2008 standard.
Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut and is privately held by Riverside Partners, LLC, Boston,
MA (http://www.riversidepartners.com). For more information about Thinklogical products and services,
please visit www.thinklogical.com.
Follow Thinklogical on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklogical and on Facebook at
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About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into four sections: TLX System Features, Set-Up & Installation, Regulatory
& Safety Requirements and Thinklogical Support. These are sub-divided to help you find the topics and
procedures you are looking for. This manual also contains Appendices.
Section 1 –The TLX System Features:Page 1. An overview of the features and functions of your TLX fiber-
optic extension system.
Section 2 –Set-Up and Installation:Page 15. Contains all the requirements and procedures necessary to
connect and install your equipment, including FPGA upgrades.
Section 3 –Regulatory & Safety Requirements:Page 27. Thinklogical®strongly recommends that you read
this section prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Section 4 –Thinklogical Support:Page 29. Thinklogical provides the best customer support available. If you
have any questions or need to contact us for any reason, please refer to this section of the manual.
Note and Warning Symbols
Throughout thismanual you will notice certain symbols that bring your attention to important information. These
are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point symbol, as
shown here.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful or important information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a red stop
sign, as shown here.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant to
the subject being discussed.
BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY!
Class 1 Laser Information
The TL X48,likeall Thinklogical ® products, is designed and identified as a Class 1 LASER product. This
means the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) cannot be exceeded when viewing the laser with the
naked eye or with the aid of typical magnifying optics (e.g. telescope or microscope).
CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.
SFP
Modules
Fiber-Optic
Cables
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Section 1: The TLX System Features
The Logical Solution
The TLX48 is a 10G high performance modular Matrix Switch and non-blocking matrix switch that
supports full, uncompressed 4K video with full color depth at 60Hz frame rate for complete, end-
to-end routing of video and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable.
This highly reliable and resilient Matrix Switch is expandable from 16x16 up to 48x48, which allows for
flexible deployment configurations. In addition, the TLX48 series provides mission critical dependability
and unrivalled signal integrity. Being protocol agnostic, the switch supports DVI, SDI, HD-SDI, Dual-link
DVI, Dual-link SDI, USB HID, USB 2.0 and audio.
Thinklogical’s TLX48 Matrix Switch ®includes:
1 Power Supply Module
1 Fan Tray Module (3 fans)
1 Control Card
1 16-port Input/Output Card
Optional Modules (Spares):
Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Module
Secondary Control Card
1 or 2 16-port Input/Output Cards
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Features of the TLX Matrix Switch & Extension System
Introducing Thinklogical’s newest family of switching and extension solutions, for
uncompressed, high resolution video and KVM systems over fewer cables.
Offering a higher bandwidth solution, the TLX product line provides 10Gbps
bandwidth per port to preserve signal integrity and provide uncompressed, high
resolution video with no artifacts, latency or lost frames.
The TLX product family offers these features to enhance ease of integration:
Hybrid switching solutions (fiber and CATx) start at 16 ports and scale up to 640 ports.
Offers a higher bandwidth solution to address new video resolutions and prepare for future
protocols.
The TLX reduces system cabling by half by enabling through higher bandwidth.
Extend and switch:
Single display up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth, over a single fiber or
CATx cable
(or dual displays up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth)
Single display up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth, over two fibers or CATx
cables
(or dual displays up to 4096x2160 @ 30Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth)
Dual displays up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hzwith full 4:4:4 color depth, over four fibers or CATx
cables
Dual connectors on TLX Extenders, offering support for both HDMI and DisplayPort, reduces
the number of extenders and converter cables required and enables users to future-proof
system designs.
DisplayPort Connector
HDMI Connector
Connector installed on every Video and KVM extender module.
Interoperability with Thinklogical’s Velocity family of switch and extension solutions, to
ensure an easy upgrade path and a smooth transition to Thinklogical’s next generation
solution.
HYBRID SWITCHING SOLUTION
For Uncompressed, High Resolution Video & KVM Systems
Thinklogical’s TLX Matrix Switches are high performance, modular, non-blocking switches for complete
end-to-end switching of video, audio and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single mode fiber optic
cable or CATx cable.
DisplayPort Connector
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TLX switches are protocol agnostic, supporting most video, audio and peripheral signals and allow users
to consolidate all of their system switching requirements in a single chassis. TLX Matrix Switches are ideal
for small or large system applications, with switch sizes ranging from 12 ports to 640 ports. Each port
supports 10Gbps bandwidth, preserving signal integrity to provide uncompressed, high resolution video
with no artifacts, latency or lost frames. Thinklogical’s re-clocking technology ensures that every video and
data stream is delivered in perfect synchronization.
SECURITY
Creating physical separation between potential threats (users) and the target (secure data) is essential to
a secure system design. Thinklogical’s system permits users to access sources up to 80 kilometers
away, with no performance degradation. System administrators can safeguard sources in a centralized
location, allowing usersto maintain remote access tothe sources, but with no meansto breachthe system,
either accidentally or intentionally (such as downloading sensitive information onto a USB drive).
PARTITIONED AND RESTRICTED SWITCHING
To protect data between multiple networks, partitioning allows the switch resources to be divided to
support more than one network without allowing switching between networks. Restricted switching allows
the administrator to manage access on a port-by-port basis. Partitioned and restricted switching is enabled
through the switch’s firmware, which means a threat would have to physically access the switch to tamper
with the settings.
RESILIENCY
TLX switches are designed to maximize system uptime. The modular approach of the TLX allows user to
hot-swap all critical system components, including power supplies (in dual supply models), fan trays,
control cards, input/output cards and pluggable optics. Furthermore, the system can be easily
reconfigured, such asadding additional input/output cards forexpansion, withoutever turning offthe switch
or interrupting active signals. Redundant and current-sharing power supplies ensure continuous,
uninterrupted power to the switch. Matrix switches are also configurable to include redundant control
cards with automatic failover. Enhanced diagnostics and alarms provide extensive real-time monitoring
and diagnostics of critical functions of the switch.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY
TLX Extension Systems have a simple transmit and receive design. The TLX Transmitter connects to the
source to receive video, audio and peripheral data. Utilizing Thinklogical’s proprietary multiplexing
technology, the data is transmitted over fiber through 10Gbps SFP+ technology for up to 80
kilometers, or over CATx cable for up to 100m. At the TLX Receiver, Thinklogical de-multiplexes the
data stream to deliver uncompressed, high resolution video, audio and peripheral data at the end-user’s
workstation.
TLX extension systems are highly configurable to suit the requirements of any application. Extenders are
configurable to support up to 4K video (4096x2160) @ 60Hz, full duplex stereo audio, serial (RS-232),
USB HID, USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and 10/100/1000 Network. The TLX design offers support for both HDMI
1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 connector types in a single extender, with full support for HDCP content.
Additionally, TLX extension systems support embedded audio, with the ability to de-embed audio at the
receiver. All extenders are equipped with an additional output for a local display, as well as an Ethernet
port for configuration management and updates.
For high-availability applications, redundant fiber path configurations are also available.
The TLX extension systems are compatible with a full line of scalable, non-blocking TLX
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FORM FACTOR
TLX extension systems are available in a modular form factor. The modular extenders are compact and
hot-swappable, so users can field-configure any modular chassis. For fiber extenders, the optical modules,
or SFPs, are also hot-swappable. The modular system promotes system flexibility, scalability and
reduced maintenance.
The TLX Modular Extender Chassis Line
Several chassis types are compatible with all TLX modular extenders, allowing users to mix-and-match
chassis types to reduce the overall footprint of the design. Users can choose from the resilient, rack mount
chassis (housing up to four video extenders or up to two KVM extenders in a single rack unit) with
redundant and hot-swappable power supplies, or from our more compact, space-saving designs for
desktop applications.
Each TLX Chassis accommodates the full line of TLX Extender Products.
The CHS-000004 is a rack-space-saving, high-reliability rack mount unit for up to 4 modules of HDMI,
DVI, RGB or SDI in a compact 1U chassis.
The CHS-000002 is a desktop solution that accommodates one 7.4” or two 3.7” modules of HDMI,
DVI, RGB or SDI in a compact, desktop chassis. Rack-mount attachments are available.
Ready for the challenges of demanding applications, both the CHS-4 and CHS-2 Chassis can combine a
variety of HDMI, DVI, RGB or SDI modules in transmit/receive units for a space-saving and cost- effective
solution.
The CHS-000001 stand-alone chassis will accommodate one 3.7” TLX video module.
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THE TLX48 MATRIX SWITCH DESIGN
The modular approach of the TLX48 10G Matrix Switch (also referred to as a Switch or Router) allows all
critical system components, including Input/Output Cards, Power Supplies, Control Cards and pluggable
optics (SFP+) to be hot-swappable, thus minimizing down-time during reconfigurations, upgrades or
failures.
Thinklogical’s TLX48 line replaceable modules include:
(2) Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Modules
(1) Fan Tray Module (3 fans)
(2) Control Cards (Primary/Secondary)
(Up to 3) 16-port Input/Output Cards (SFP+)
DESIGN FEATURES
Each TLX48 includes the following features:
48 fiber ports - In and Out for non-blocking matrix switching
Each connection supports 10Gbps / 6.25 Gbps with re-clocking input
16 ports scalability for in and out cards, hot swappable
Front mounted or stand-alone touch screen option
Redundant, current sharing power supply modules, hot swappable
Single-mode, multi-mode and coaxial capability
Comprehensive system setup and control provided via Thinklogical’s Configurator
software (included)
Multicasting and macros supported
SNMP control protocol
Controllable via LAN or serial connection
Single fan tray with annunciator port (for alarms), hot swappable
Redundant Control Card

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PRODUCT COMPATIBILTY
The TLX48 is compatible with the following Thinklogical® products:
Compatible with Single & Multi-Mode TLX 10G KVM and Video Extenders (10G to 10G only)
Compatible with Single & Multi-Mode Velocity 6G KVM and Video Extenders (6G to 6G only)
Compatible with SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extenders
Compatible with the Configurator / Hot-Key Manager / System Management Interface
Compatible with the standard VX Router ASCII Interface (via RS-232 port or via Network port)
Compatible with the standard VX Router IP Address Configuration Procedure
Compatible with the standard VX Router SNMP Traps
Compatible with VX and MX Matrix Switch 6G I/O cards (6G to 6G only)
POWER SUPPLY MODULES The dual, redundant power supplies ensure continuous,
uninterrupted power. The supplies are current sharing
which means the supplies share the load equally. If a power
supply fails, the redundant power supply can support the
entire current load of one fully populated Switch.
Although the switch functions properly with one power module, Thinklogical recommends that both
modules be used, preferably connected to independent power sources, for redundancy.
Each Power Supply module contains an internal cooling fan.
Additionally, the hot-swappable feature allows easy replacement of a module without interrupting the
Switch’s system functionality. Power Supply status is displayed on the front panel (see below).
TOUCHSCREEN OPTIONS
The TLX48 is offered with a Touchscreen which allows the user to easily make and break connections
with minimal set up time. The Touchscreen is available in a Front-Mounted or Stand-alone version.
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The stand-alone touchscreen is connected via the RS232 serial port on the back of the Switch. The
serial port on the Switch can be configured to work with the touch screen or our ASCII interface. The
Switch ships with the ASCII interface enabled.
ENABLING THE TOUCHSCREEN
To enable the touchscreen, connect the computer's network port to the RJ45 LAN port on the TLX48
using a crossover cable or through a network hub. The TLX48 is shipped with a default IP Address of
192.168.13.15 (which can be changed using the dip switch on the Fan Tray).
Set your computer to use the static address 192.168.13.9 and netmask 255.255.255.0. From here,
open a browser and type in the address of the TLX48 (http://192.168.13.15). Check the Touchscreen
Enable box to allow control of the touchscreen via the serial port.
The names of Sources and Destinations can also be changed easily from this page using the browser.
Set a web browser to the IP address of the TLX48. Make any desired changes to the names and be sure
to press the “SAVE and UPDATE” buttons before disconnecting.
Naming Sources and Destinations
To make a connection, select both a destination and a source (they turn blue when selected) and press
“CONNECT”. To break a connection, select a destination (it turns blue when selected) and press
“DISCONNECT”.
THE CONTROL CARDS
The hot-swappable Control Card connects the TLX48 to an External CPU. The RS-232 serial port
may be used for third party controller integration (such as Crestron, AMX or home-spun interfaces). Also,
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A Secondary Control Card ensures uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Control Card should
fail or need to be replaced. The Primary Control Card should always be in the left controller slot. The
Secondary Control Card (sometimes referred to as a Back-up or Fail-Over Control Card) must have a LAN
connection that allows it to communicate with both the Primary Control Card and the Configurator server
(required in order for the Secondary Control Card to take control of the TLX48). Both Control Cards must
have the same CPU Module/Processor. (Also see Safely Remove an Active Control Card or Shut Down
of the System on page 23 for more on Primary and Secondary Control Cards.)
THE PROCESSOR –i.MX 6 QUAD (Freescale)
The Processor platform key features:
ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore 4 x CPU
Memory Interfaces
64-Bit DDR3-1066
SD (Memory Card Specification, v3.0 including high-capacity SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
Serial NAND Flash (SPI)
SATA II, 3.0 Gbps HDD
EIM Bus (FPGA Parallel Bus I/F)
HDMI 1.4 port
USB 2.0 Host (2 ports)
UART (4 ports)
Gigabit Ethernet Controller (RGMII)
GPIO (32 bits)
I2C Masters (3 ports)
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THE NETWORK INTERFACES
A TLX48 uses up to three IP addresses. The Primary Control Card uses address X and address X+100.
The Secondary Control Card uses address X+1 and will take over address X in the event of a failure in the
Primary Control Card. These addresses are set by an external DIP switch. (See: TLX48 DIP Switch
Settings, page 16.) The primary’s IP address can be set from 15 to 45. The default subnet used by the
TLX48 is 192.168.13.xxx. The user may use their own subnet by reconfiguring the switch’s network
startup.
This procedure is detailed in: How_To_Change_A_TLX_Matrix_Switch’s_IP_Address.pdf
The TLX48 uses several network ports for control and status. Port 17567 accepts commands to control
the switch.
The command API is described in the manual: TLX_Matrix_Switch_ASCII_API_V5.pdf
There are other ports that can be read to access system configuration and operating data. The actual data
format varies by model and is described in the following sections. There are five blocks of data available
for reading.
These ports are documented in the manual: TLX_Switch_Interfaces.pdf
1. Switch connection status (broadcast over port 17564 every few seconds)
The primary CPU IP address
Upper or Lower chassis flag
First port number in this block
Last port number in this block
'N' port number values
2. Port settings (UDP port 17565, TLX48 localhost only)
Port output level value
Port input enable status
Input port number (big-endian format)
3. Hardware sensor status (TCP port 17566)
Reserved for future use.
4. Alarm, Inventory and Power Supply Status (TCP port 17600)
State of the alarm contacts
Card Inventory
Power Supply Status (internal TL use only)
Switch card temperature readings
5. I/O card data (TCP ports 17601 through 17640, 1 port per I/O card)
SFP installed bits
SFP TxDisable bits
SFP TxFault bits
SFP LOS bits
I/O card type
I/O card temperature
SFP serial ID data
SFP Diagnostic data
6. Service Request (LOS) Signaling (UDP port 17560)
The TLX48 can broadcast a message over the network when a remote receiver requests attention. When
enabled, the receiver will toggle its TX pin, causing a LOS (loss of signal) event to occur at the Switch.
When detected, the TLX48 broadcasts an 'Attention Request' message over the network. This message
contains the IP address of the TLX48 and the port number that detected the request. It is left up to an
external system to detect, decode and act upon this request.
32-bits, TLX48's primary IP address
16-bits, 0 for the Upper (or only) Switch chassis, 1 for the Lower Switch chassis (in some models)
16-bits, port number (list starts from 1, not 0)
16-bits, key code in bits 0 –7, 0x00 and 0xff are ignored

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SNMP SUPPORT
The TLX48 can be monitored via SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (supports version 2c
only). Please call our technical support staff at 1-203-647-8798 for downloadable MIB Management
Information Base definition files.
There are a few entries in the SNMP configuration file (/etc/snmp/snmpd.conf) that users may want to
modify:
syslocation Text to aid in locating the unit
syscontact Name/Phone/email address of a contact
trap2sink IP address/name of a system to receive SNMP traps
The default name used by trap2sink is 'snmp.trap' and is defined in the file /etc/hosts as pointing to
127.0.0.1. The easiest method to change the trap address is to modify the /etc/hosts entry and not
change the trap2sink setting in the configuration file. You may have multiple trap2sink entries in the
configuration file to specify multiple trap destinations.
NTP SUPPORT
NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is used to keep the internal clock on the TLX48 set to the correct
time. By enabling this service, users keep the Switch’s clock synchronized to an external time reference.
In order to use the service users must have a time server running on their network or allow the Switch to
access a public time server. NTP configuration is contained in the file /etc/ntp.conf
Details about NTP configuration may be found at:
http://tldp.org/LDP/sag/html/basic-ntp-config.html
SYSTEM LOG FILES SUPPORT
The TLX48 records system events into files located in the directory /var/log/.If you wish to preserve
log files, you may redirect the logs to another system(s). This is a standard feature of Linux's rsyslogd
program. Redirection is enabled by entries in rsyslog configuration files located in /etc/rsyslog.d/
Details about syslog configuration file entries may be found at: http://www.rsyslog.com/doc/
SERIAL/RS-232 INTERFACES
The Control Card has two RS-232 serial ports. One Control Card isfor the Linuxcommand line interface
(labeled CONSOLE), and the other is for the Switch's ASCII command interface (labeled RS232). If a
Secondary Control Card is installed, then its Linux console port is active, but only the RS232 port on the
active Control Card will function.
Linux Command Console (Console)
Baud Rate: 115200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: none
DB9 DCE
A straight cable is needed to connect to a PC (not a null-modem).
ASCII API (RS232)
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: XON/XOFF (Software)
DB9 DCE
A straight cable is needed to connect to a PC (not a null-modem).

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THE FAN TRAY MODULE The TLX48 uses 3 DC fans located in one modular, hot-
swappable fan tray designed for easy replacement
without interrupting system functionality. The Fan Tray
introduces air into the chassis through air baffles along the
chassis side panel. This cools the horizontally mounted I/O
Cards, the Control Cards and the backplane.
The Fan Tray is also equipped with an annunciator port for
system alarms which can be configured to trigger an external
control system (adapter included) and an external DIP Switch
for setting IP addresses.
The TLX48 Critical Hardware Alarm contacts are NC,
Normally Closed)
Alarm Descriptions for the TLX48
All fan speeds are monitored. Any fan speed that does not meet specification will cause an alarm
condition.
The temperature in the chassis is monitored by internal temperature sensors in several locations.
Sensors located in the Power Supply(s), Fan Tray, on the Control Card(s) and on the I/O Card(s)
monitor continuously for any anomalous conditions.
THE INPUT / OUTPUT CARDS
TLX-MSD-M00016
TLX-MSD-C00016
The TLX48 10G contains up to 3 horizontally mounted I/O Cards. I/O Cards provide the 1st (ingress)
& 3rd (egress) stages of a three stage Clos switch fabric.
The hot-swappable Input/Output (I/O) cards provide in-service expansion capabilities in sets of 16 ports
per I/O card, thus allowing re-configuration without interrupting signal processing.
Each I/O card consists of one Transmit (T) and one Receive (R) optic per port. I/O Cards are available
with CATX or LC-type fiber connectors and can be assembled with Single-mode or Multi-mode
optics (SFP+). Each individual I/O Card lists the ports as 1 through 16 on the TLX48. A blue LED located
on each I/O card indicates when power is applied to that card.

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The TLX48 can have a minimum of one I/O Card (16 x 16) and a maximum of 3 I/O Cards (48 x 48).
Each TLX48 I/O card contains 16 ports, so that when fully configured, the TLX48 will provide a total of 48
Optical Input/Output connections (SFP+ T/R) described as Ports 1-48. The TLX48 switching matrix
connects any port’s optical output (SFP+ T) to any port’s optical input (SFP+ R).
Port numbers begin at the right and start with the bottom I/O Card
THE DIGITAL CROSSPOINT SWITCH
The Digital Crosspoint Switch is a non-blocking asynchronous switch that can connect any input to any
output of Thinklogical’s TLX, VX and MX Matrix Switches. Video and Data signals are routed in both
directions and the data stream is de-multiplexed at the receiver to deliver uncompressed, high resolution
video, audio and peripheral data at the end-user’s workstation.
The Digital Crosspoint Switch
Note: The TLX48 supports the existing MX48’s I/O Cards in order to support the legacy
Velocity extenders.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Dimensions:
TLX48 Chassis
Rack Size: EIA 19" (482.6 mm)
Height: 3 RU-5.22” (133 mm)
Depth: 14.93" (379 mm)
Width: 17.49" (437 mm)
Tolerance: ± .039"; (.991 mm)
Weight: 20 lbs. (9.1 kg)
Shipping Weight: 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
Ports
16 x 16 minimum / 48 x 48 maximum
Alarm Relay
Contacts
Maximum DC: 1A at 30VDC
Maximum AC: 0.3A at 125VAC
Contact resistance maximum: 100 mΩ
Touchscreen
Resistive, for use with stylus pen (included)
Operating Temp
and Humidity
0° to 50°C (32° to 122 °F), 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Power
Requirements
AC Input: 100-240VAC, 4A max., 47-63 Hz
Universal AC Power Supply
Full Power
Consumption
~150 Watts, fully loaded
Per Supply Power
Consumption
+12.0V: 25A max, +3.3V: 0.7A max
Compliance
Approvals for US, Canada, and European Union
Warranty
1 Year from date of shipment. Extended warranties available.